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She was graceful. That is the one word that I can think of as I watch her fill out orders and flit back and forth from counter to counter, customer to customer. Her poise was that of a dancer and was like a gazelle peacefully leaping through the long tall grass of an African plain.
The scene that was unfolding before me was something that I thought only happened in fairy tales and fiction novels. But, alas, there he was. He was bent forward and grumbles escaped his chest. He spoke in a low harsh voice, "Look away, Penelope. Please, close your eyes and turn away." I heard the desperation in his voice and did as I was told. Right before I turned away and closed my eyes, I caught a glimpse of him looking up with glowing yellow eyes.
The fumes caught in my throat and I began to choke. I gasp and struggle to get out of the large tub. The woman behind me tsks me and shoves my shoulders down to make me sit. My eyes widen and I swallow. "Please, excuse my choice of posion." She speaks softly and calmly.
The corridor is empty. Nothing but darkness and silence welcomed me as I carefully walked down the hall towards the looming black curtain. I swallow my fear as I stand before it. Behind this curtain is my future, my destiny, my husband. I take a deep breathe and push them to the side.
The pinkish grey powder floated from the ceiling in the room. My eyes widened and my heart raced quickened.
"W-What is that?!" I stammered whilst looking up at the tiny black camera in the corner of the room. I covered my mouth and nose with one hand and squeezed my eyes shut - there is no way out. I've tried for hours on end to find a door, a window, a crack even. Nothing but the blank white walls and a tiny black camera.
I stumbled up from the opening in the cave and stared in awe. There it was. The fortress we have been looking for. The fortress my family has been looking for since my great grandfather was a child. I turn around and help Sebastian up, not able to stop a huge grin forming on my face.
I took a slow shaky step forward - towards the illuminated rock that just fell from the sky. I looked down to see a branch, snapped in half from my weight. Once i look back up, I look into the most mesmerizing eyes I have ever gazed into.
The huge willow stood before me. The leaves hanging low enough to skim the tall grass. My breathing raced as my shaking hand reach up to push the leaves aside. Something is drawing me here and I can't ignore it any longer. My fingers go in between the strands and with a slow fluid movement, I push it to the side. I put one foot in front of the other and walked towards the ancient tree trunk.
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